New parking rule from August 1 in England with thousands of drivers warned

MotoringMotoring NewsMidlands traffic and travelBig change coming from August 106:18, 18 Jul 2026A new August 1 parking rule change has led to a warning to staycationers heading to a UK tourist hotspot. In Cornwall, drivers will soon no longer be able to use cash to pay for parking. Cornwall Council has confirmed that payment machines in the majority of its council-run car parks in the area will stop accepting cash from August 1.‌With almost 90% of transactions made using card payments, through the JustPark app or Buzzpay website, the move will save around £80,000 a year. Drivers will be able to continue to pay for their parking at the payment machine using a debit or credit card, contactless payment or mobile phone. Those who prefer to pay by cash will be able to continue to do so – coin